Visit Downtown Bakersfield
Popular places to visit
Buck Owens Crystal Palace
You can make plans for a show at Buck Owens Crystal Palace on your trip to Bakersfield. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Mechanics Bank Arena
Catch an event at Mechanics Bank Arena during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
McMurtrey Aquatic Center
Catch an event at McMurtrey Aquatic Center during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.
Bakersfield Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bakersfield Museum of Art during your trip to Bakersfield. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this romantic area.
Fresenius Medical Care at San Joaquin Community Hospital
Though Fresenius Medical Care at San Joaquin Community Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Bakersfield while you are here.
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Bakersfield
Riviera - Westchester
If you're spending some time in Riviera - Westchester, Kern River and Unity Church are top sights worth seeing.
Baker Street
While Baker Street might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kern County Museum and Mechanics Bank Arena.
Oleander - Sunset
While Oleander - Sunset isn't home to many top sights, McMurtrey Aquatic Center and Mechanics Bank Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.
La Cresta
When in La Cresta, you can plan a visit to Kern County Museum and Sam Lynn Ballpark, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
West Park Community
Though West Park Community might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Fox Theater.
East Bakersfield
Primarily a mix of residential and commercial spaces, East Bakersfield is home to Old Town Kern, the former central business district of Sumner. Discover the area's Basque-cuisine restaurants for a unique dining experience.
- Mechanics Bank Arena
- Fox Theater
- McMurtrey Aquatic Center
- Bakersfield Museum of Art
- Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science
- California State University-Bakersfield
- Kern County Fairgrounds
- Kern River
- Buck Owens Crystal Palace
- Sequoia National Forest
- Bakersfield College
- The Park At River Walk
- Bakersfield Sports Village
- Kern County Raceway Park
- Valley Plaza Mall
- Kern County Museum
- Hart Memorial Park
- Sam Lynn Ballpark
- Golden West Casino
- Kern River Golf Course
- Ming Seven Golf Course
- Camelot Park
- California Living Museum
- Links at Riverlakes Ranch Golf Course
- Sundale Country Club